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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Portion of R43 closed during N2 upgrade between Houwhoek Pass and Caledon

Western Cape, 15 March 2024 – A 3km section of the R43 from the Kleinmond interchange on the N2 (Exit 90 to Kleinmond and Hermanus), will be closed for the next six months, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

SANRAL is currently upgrading the N2 section 2 between Houwhoek Pass and Caledon, including the 3km stretch of the R43 which will be closed.

The scope of work for the R43 road safety improvement, involves a full upgrade and reconstruction of layerworks, as well as widening the road to 3.7m wide lanes, with 2.4m wide shoulders in both directions.

“It was initially envisaged that the work would be done under half-width construction, with a ten-month construction period, but in trying to reduce the inconvenience associated with road works and the stop-go traffic control, we opted for a full closure, which could reduce the construction time by up to four months, weather permitting,” said Krishna Naidoo, SANRAL Project Manager.

Traffic will be accommodated via the Botrivier interchange on the N2 (Exit 92) which is a mere 2km away from the closure. SANRAL appeals to road users to exercise caution when approaching the construction area and to strictly adhere to all speed and access restrictions, while always being on the lookout for road construction workers who are working to make the road safe.

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WARNING REGARDING IMPLICATIONS OF SECURITY BREACH AT THE COMPANIES AND INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY COMMISSION (CIPC)

ATTENTION: ALL SANRAL STAFF AND SUPPLIERS 14 March 2024

SANRAL has noted with concern and consequently issues this warning with regards to a criminal security breach at the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The CIPC announced recently that it had experienced an unlawful security breach which had compromised the personal information of its employees and clients, including companies registered with the body.

This information, in the hands of the wrong people, can obviously be misused and abused.

The CIPC is an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition which holds the registration details of all South African companies, cooperatives and intellectual rights within a huge database that includes ID numbers, addresses and contact information, among other details.

In a statement, the CIPC warned that certain personal information of its clients and employees was unlawfully accessed and exposed. The CIPC urged its clients to be vigilant in the monitoring of credit card transactions and to ONLY approve/authorise known and valid transaction requests.

The CIPC also warned that there had been a major increase in cyber-attacks within South Africa and many other organisations had also been subject to such security breaches.
As soon as the breach became known, the CIPC proceeded to comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, by notifying the Information Regulator, the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the State Security Agency (SSA).

While SANRAL itself has not been the subject of such a security breach, we appeal to all our staff and suppliers to be cautious when transacting and also when using technology. For instance, do not open any suspect attachments on emails or messages from people you do not know and, even from people you might know, because they may have been compromised.

It is important to carefully scrutinise any communications purportedly issued by or on behalf of SANRAL using the details of our Directors. In case of any doubt about the authenticity of such communications on behalf of SANRAL, do not hesitate to contact Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Services at Support@nra.co.za and/or notify Nthwana Ngoma on 062 264 1105 or
(012) 844 8083.

SANRAL will do everything in its power to ensure that our systems remain as impenetrable as possible.
At the same time we will continue to do what we do best – develop, build and maintain South Africa’s national roads network.

Reginald Demana
Chief Executive Officer

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Closure on the N3 in KZN to pull overhead cables across the highway at Lancaster Bridge

Durban, 12 March 2024 – A section of the N3 in KwaZulu-Natal will be closed for a maximum period of 30 minutes on Thursday, 14 March 2024, from 04h00 to 04h30. This is to facilitate the overhead relocation of the Telkom and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA) main fibre cable over the highway at Lancaster Bridge, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced.

“The temporary closure will occur in both directions before the Lancaster Bridge. Temporary cables must be installed over the N3 as part of the preparation works for the demolition of the Lancaster Bridge,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL Eastern Region Project Manager.
The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), with the assistance of the Contractor’s traffic accommodation team will manage and monitor the temporary closure of traffic during this period.

“We ask motorists to be patient during the closure to plan and adjust their routes accordingly. This will ensure that they arrive at their destinations safely and on time while adhering to sign-posted speed limits,” said Lowe.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused to the motoring public and thanks them for their patience during this period.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Cancellation of blasting at Lynnfield Bridge on N3 in KwaZulu-Natal

Pietermaritzburg, 12 March 2024 – The blasting under the Lynnfield Bridge on the N3 and R103 planned for 13 March 2024 has been cancelled, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) announced.

“The blast scheduled for 13 March will no longer be required, therefore the N3 and R103 closures scheduled for the same date will not be implemented. The blast carried out on 11 March 2024 proved to be successful and sufficient for carrying out the necessary road works on the R103,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager.

“SANRAL apologises to the motoring public for any inconvenience caused and thanks them for their patience during the ongoing road construction,” said Lowe.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

M13 westbound lane closures to place concrete barriers

Durban, 11 March 2024 – The M13 between the N3/M13 split and the Eden Road off-ramp will be subject to lane closures from 18 March 2024 to 12 April 2024 between the hours of 20h00 and 04h30.

This is to facilitate the placement of concrete barriers as part of the construction process for the road upgrades from the Westville Viaduct to the Paradise Valley Interchange, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has announced.

The lane closure will take place on the westbound slow lane of the M13 from the end of the N3 off-ramp to the Eden Road off-ramp. The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), with the assistance of the contractor’s traffic accommodation team, will monitor and manage the diversion of traffic during this period.

“The road construction improvements underway will require motorists to be patient with each other, adhere to speed limits and plan their trips in advance to ensure they arrive safely and on time at their respective destinations,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL Eastern Region Project Manager.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused to the public during these road upgrades.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Lane and Shoulder Closures on N2 Section 11 from Linton Grange to St Albans

Eastern Cape, 8 March 2024 – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) advises road users that lane and shoulder closures will be implemented on the N2 Section 11, spanning from Linton Grange to St Albans where periodic road maintenance is currently underway.

There will be a maximum of four lane closures and two shoulder closures throughout the project length from 8.0km to 22.8km on the West Bound and East Bound carriageways.

“The scope of this project includes texture correction, rut corrections, base patches, and resealing the existing road surface. Although these activities may result in temporary inconveniences, the substantial long-term benefits primarily revolve around preserving infrastructure. Maintaining and enhancing roads ensures smoother travel,” said Mr Andrew Van Gruting, acting Regional Manager for SANRAL’s Southern Region.

SANRAL appeals to motorists to adhere to the warning signs, to reduce speed when approaching the construction zones and to be on the lookout for construction workers.

SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Lane closure on M13/N3 on-ramp

Durban, 8 March 2024 – The M13 on-ramp on the N3 from the Duncan Barrett Road underpass will be subject to lane closures from 11 March 2024 to 5 April 2024 between the hours of 20h00 and 04h30.

This is to facilitate the placement of concrete barriers as part of the construction process for the road upgrades from the Westville Viaduct to the Paradise Valley Interchange, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) announced.

“The lane closure will take place on the eastbound slow lane of the M13/N3 on-ramp from the Duncan Barrett Road underpass to the N3 merger. The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), with the assistance of the contractor’s traffic accommodation team, will manage and monitor the diversion of traffic during this period,” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL Eastern Region Project Manager.

Motorists are urged to adhere to speed limits, plan their trips and consider alternative routes to ensure safe and timeous arrival at their respective destinations.

Lowe added, “SANRAL is committed to provide safe roads to the motoring public and apologises for the inconvenience caused by the planned road construction upgrades.”

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Lane closures N3 for lane markings and road studs

Durban, 7 March 2024 – The N3 between Westville Viaduct and Paradise Valley Interchange will be subject to lane closures from 11 March 2024 to 22 March 2024 between the hours of 20h00 and 04h30.

This is to facilitate the repainting of lane markings and installation of road studs as part of the construction process for the N3 road upgrades from the Westville Viaduct to the Paradise Valley Interchange, the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) announced.

“The lane closures will take place on the east and westbound lanes of the N3 between Westville Viaduct (Pavilion Mall) and Paradise Valley Interchange (N3/M13 split),” said Jason Lowe, SANRAL’s Eastern Region Project Manager. “The Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI), with the assistance of the contractor’s traffic accommodation team, will monitor and manage traffic during this period.”

Motorists are urged to plan their trips and consider alternative routes to ensure safe and timeous arrival at their respective destinations, whilst adhering to speed limits.

Lowe added, “SANRAL apologises for any inconvenience caused during this period of road improvements and appeals to the motoring public to be patient and considerate on the road.”

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MEDIA RELEASE

Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga praises progress in R10-billion upgrade of Moloto Road

                  Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga (right) and SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana listen to a briefing by SANRAL’s                             Moloto Road Project Manager, Nontobeko Mathenjwa, during the minister’s inspection of progress on the construction works.

Mpumalanga, Monday 4 March 2024 – Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga says she is impressed with the progress in the R10-billion upgrade of the notoriously unsafe R573 Moloto Road. Minister Chikunga was in Mpumalanga this morning ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Imbizo which is taking place in the province on Thursday, 7 March 2024.

Moloto Road, which spans Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, is one of the busiest passenger transport routes in the country, ferrying approximately 60,000 commuters to and from Pretoria each day.

Minister Chikunga said the Moloto Road construction project was the result of a decision by national government to intervene in what was previously known as the ‘road of death’. “Moloto Road has a terrible reputation for being unsafe and that was why our government decided to intervene. This road connects three provinces, but in all the three provinces, it was a provincial road. With the crashes that were happening and the number of people dying on this one road, it was dubbed the road of death. We decided that national government needs to intervene and one of those interventions was to hand this road over to SANRAL for better construction and maintenance,” said Minister Chikunga.

“I am very pleased and impressed to see the progress that we are making in improving Moloto Road. I came here today ahead of President Ramaphosa’s District Development Model Imbizo in Mpumalanga and am happy to report that, indeed, we are on course to make this road safer and better for all road users. The work we are seeing here is proof that, indeed, government is delivering on its promises to our people,” she said.

SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana said the national roads agency was hard at work to deliver on one of the most pressing priorities of the Department of Transport. “We don’t want to continue referring to Moloto Road as ‘the road of death’. On the contrary, Moloto Road is the people’s road and that is why we are pushing our team and the construction companies hard to ensure that by 2025, we can say confidently that all packages of the work are underway so that the high number of fatalities can be history.”

“In addition to widening the road to become a dual-carriageway on significant stretches, there are major safety features such as traffic calming circles, agricultural underpasses for cattle to move under the road, lighting and a number of other measures which have been designed to reduce collisions and of course to ultimately ensure that the road is much safer for those people using this key economic artery,” said Demana.

Demana said that while SANRAL was accelerating construction on the Mpumalanga section of the project, the Limpopo section was well-advanced and construction there would be completed this year. In Gauteng, there have been delays in the transfer of land and roads but SANRAL was aiming to put the tenders for that section out to market in 2024.

SANRAL Project Manager Nontobeko Mathenjwa said the engineering team had complied with all relevant environmental laws and reduced the environmental impact by, for example, ensuring that construction did not disturb the water course and kept the river flowing at the bridge site which Miniser Chikunga visited. “We put a lot of work into managing the rivers and the stormwater system. We are also proud of the fact that there are a number of community development projects, including several access roads, which will create more job- and small business opportunities for locals.

Minister Chikunga also participated in work taking place in Thembisile Hani Local Municipality to repair potholes as part of Operation Vala Zonke, the national pothole campaign, on the D219 provincial road in Kwaggafontein, Mpumalanga.

Vala Zonke is an integrated, rigorous and comprehensive plan for provinces, municipalities, the private sector and the public to come together to eradicate the challenge of potholes on all South African roads and SANRAL was appointed as the coordinating agency to drive the campaign.

Minister Chikunga’s visit to Mpumalanga demonstrates the government’s commitment to implementing crucial infrastructure development projects, building safer roads and, in so doing, helping to grow South Africa’s economy.

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